Short-term anti-proteinuric effect of tacrolimus is not related to preservation of the glomerular filtration rate in IgA nephropathy: A 5-year follow-up study.
Mi-Yeon YuYong-Chul KimHo Suk KooHo Jun ChinPublished in: PloS one (2017)
The anti-proteinuric effect of tacrolimus was promptly reversed 3 months after discontinuing the drug. The use of tacrolimus for a short period of time for patients with IgAN temporarily reduces proteinuria, but the data showed no long-term efficacy regarding proteinuria reduction and improvement of renal function.